If you’re interested in hiring a mobile bar for your event, whether it be a works party, wedding or birthday bash, the following guide can help make sure you get the very most out of it.
From wedding bars to team building activities with a twist, here’s your guide to hiring a mobile bar:
Where can a mobile bar be set up?
You’ll be pleased (and possibly surprised) to know that mobile bars can be set up in a wide range of locations, and for both indoor venues, and outdoor ones. With their transportability, mobile bars can easily be set up in any of these venues and for any of these events:
- Weddings and receptions – indoor and outdoor, gardens, function rooms, halls and marquees
- Corporate events – networking events, trade shows, conferences and outdoor exhibition venues
- Private parties – homes, gardens, hotels and function rooms
What equipment is needed for a mobile bar?
Many mobile bar services provide all of the items of equipment below if requested, while others may ask that you provide some of it yourself:
- Bar equipment – cocktail making kits, bottle openers and spoons
- Glassware – highball, tumbler, shot and martini glasses etc.
- Ice maker – it should be able to produce ice quickly and efficiently
- Refrigerators – drinks need to be kept cold in refrigerators and/or coolers
- Chairs and tables – bar stools and other chairs will be necessary, and tables may also be provided
- Lighting – the bartenders must be able to clearly see the drinks they’re making
- Sound system – a sound system at the bar can contribute to the atmosphere
A professional and experienced mobile bar company will provide all of the above for their clients, making it even more convenient for those hiring the service.
How should the bar be designed?
Most mobile bar hire companies will be able to completely customise the theme of your bar, and make it fit in with whatever type of event you’re hosting. Below are some of the most popular themes:
- Rustic – for events held in the countryside or with a countryside theme, a rustic bar typically has wood panelling, serves beer and cider, and provides a cosy and inviting atmosphere
- LED – with sleek, contemporary designs, LED lighting aplenty and following modern themes, these are ideal for high-end functions
- Classic – this will resemble a classic pub style bar, and will instantly make guests feel comfortable and at ease
There are so many different themes to choose from, that hiring a mobile bar which looks and feels amazing at any type of event, is made so easy, that you might even wonder why you’ve never done it before.
With drinks to suit your theme, too, and some companies even providing additional event services, such as catering and entertainment, there’s no easier or more effective way to make any event a success than with mobile bar hire.
And there you have it! As you can see, there isn’t much to hiring a mobile bar, aside from choosing your theme and venue, the rest is left in your chosen company’s capable hands, leaving yours free to hold a perfectly chilled glass of your favourite beverage!
